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Where Believing Begins
Where Believing Begins Polar Magic climbs aboard in Historic Stearns By Shane Gilreath [email protected] Every year as the leaves fall and the air develops a chill, Historic Stearns, Kentucky, opens its doors to Christmas lovers from around the world for The Polar Express, and every year, as McCreary County’s leading tourism draw becomes a regional…
Read MoreA Season of Giving in Scott County
A Season of Giving in Scott County By Shane Gilreath [email protected] Last week, the holiday season jumped off to an earnest start in Scott County, when an anonymous donor generously provided over 200 Thanksgiving meals to underprivileged families in Scott and McCreary Counties through the help of select schools in both counties. Though the contribution…
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VFW Post# 5669 Thanksgiving Meals – VFW Post #5669 in Oneida will be handing out Thanksgiving Meals to veterans and their families on Saturday, November 22 from 11am-1pm at the post. Please call 423-569-5564 and leave a message with your name and number of meals. Deadline to reserve meals is November 20th. Free Thanksgiving Meal…
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591 E. Monticello Pike Available Monday-Friday 8:30am- 2:30pm For more information call 423-663-9300 Monday, November 24th – Tai Chi 11 a.m., BINGO at 1 p.m. Walking Program, Puzzles/Games, Massage Chairs. Tuesday, November 25th – Tai Chi 11 a.m., Walking Program, Puzzles/Games, Massage Chairs. Wednesday, November 26th – Fantasy of Trees Day Trip, 8 a.m., must…
Read MoreTennessee Auctioneers Association Announces 2025 Hall of Fame Inductee — Traci Ayers Dower
Tennessee Auctioneers Association Announces 2025 Hall of Fame Inductee — Traci Ayers Dower The Tennessee Auctioneers Association (TAA) is proud to announce Traci Ayers Dower as the 2025 inductee into the TAA Hall of Fame, recognizing her decades of leadership, integrity, and dedication to the auction profession. A second-generation auctioneer, Dower grew up immersed in…
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John Jefferies/Jeffers (1740-1830’s) One of Scott County’s first families Submitted by David Jeffers, Scott County Historical Society, President Jasper Jeffers (son of Robert G.H. Jeffers) was born April 1, 1843 and was a Corporal in the 11th Tennessee Cavalry during the Civil War. He enlisted June 1862 for 19 months. He was married to Elizabeth…
Read MoreHistoric Rugby Kicks Off the Festive Season with Thanksgiving Marketplace & Holiday Tea
Historic Rugby Kicks Off the Festive Season with Thanksgiving Marketplace & Holiday Tea RUGBY, Tennessee – Step back in time and start your holiday shopping off by supporting local artisans at Historic Rugby’s annual Thanksgiving Marketplace, happening Friday and Saturday, November 28–29, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST. During this festive two-day event, Rugby’s…
Read MoreA Small Town Studio Doing Big City Things
A Small Town Studio Doing Big City Things Lanell Brennan brought dance to Oneida – and built a family By Shane Gilreath [email protected] In the heart of Scott County, where the mountains can sometimes feel like barricades for dreams, a small dance studio made a way for them to pirouette. Built on deep-rooted ambition, the…
Read MoreScott County Recognizes November as National Home Care and Hospice Month
Scott County Recognizes November as National Home Care and Hospice Month November has been officially recognized as National Home Care and Hospice Month in Scott County, following the signing of a proclamation by County Mayor Jerried Jeffers. The proclamation highlights the essential role that home care and hospice professionals play in delivering compassionate, quality care…
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God’s Grace Soup Kitchen – Saturday, November 15, 2025 at the Helenwood Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. The free lunch is homemade chili, pimento cheese sandwich and dessert. Drive by starts at 11:00 am and your lunch is handed to you without having to leave your car. The food is provided by volunteers from Scott County…
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